Care during pregnancy, childbirth and for gynaecological conditions should be safe and attentive. When it falls short, the consequences can be serious for a woman’s health, fertility and wellbeing. If you or your baby were harmed by negligent obstetric or gynaecological care, you may be able to claim compensation.
What does this cover?
Examples include failure to act on complications such as pre-eclampsia, mismanaged labour, third and fourth-degree tears that are missed or poorly repaired, retained products after birth, delays in treating ectopic pregnancy, surgical errors during procedures such as hysterectomy, and delayed diagnosis of gynaecological cancers.
Do you have a claim?
We must show the care fell below a reasonable standard and caused avoidable harm. Independent experts review your records to establish both.
How long do you have to claim?
Usually three years from the negligence or the date you realised your injury was linked to substandard care. For a child, the limit runs from their 18th birthday.
What can you claim for?
Compensation can include physical pain and suffering, psychological harm, corrective treatment or surgery, ongoing care, lost earnings, and, where fertility has been affected, the profound personal impact of that loss.
Our obstetrics and gynaecology negligence team works on a no win, no fee basis. Contact MayIClaim today for a free, confidential conversation.
Recent Comments